Where to Find Thai Ladyboys in Bangkok

Like them or not - ladyboys are a big part of Thailand's red light districts

Ladyboys, the so-called third gender of Thailand are in shopping centers, on the sois, the person sitting next to you on the BTS or behind you on line with groceries at the supermarket. In Thai they are called katoeys and they can be some of the most beautiful girls found in the city's red light districts.

After a decade in Thailand there seems to be an incremental growth of Thai transsexuals though the years. It probably has something to do with the fact that most plastic and sex reassignment surgeons in Thailand are some of the best in the world. And the fact that desirable ladyboys can make a crap load of money fast is enough of a reason to convince straight Thai men to switch teams.

And just to practice a bit of political correctness, not all ladyboys are working in the sex industry. Just as not all Thai girls are on the pay for play scene.

However, there is a large contingent of sex tourists in Thailand who travel halfway across the world just to meet and have sex with a ladyboy or two. Hence the large population of prostitutes with fake tits and dicks on Sukhumvit road and in certain go go bars.

For the Record...

I'm not gay. I've tried a lot of crazy things in my life. Done a lot of crazy shit. But I've never had sex with a ladyboy.

I do have a lot of friends who have though. I personally know a handful of post-ops who are good friends. And through them I've learned a lot about their lifestyle.

One of them even looked after me when I broke my leg. Since she was a nurse she was certainly qualified. Though she was rather persistent in giving me a sponge bath. To this day I still don't know if she was messing with me or if she was serious. No matter what, she's still a true friend to this day. But I love real women so I'm never going to switch teams.

A few of my friends are in a long and as I can tell satisfied relationship with ladyboys. And they did not meet their mates inside go go bars or any other part of Bangkok's adult oriented establishments. They met them in shopping malls or in mainstream bars like Q Bar, Spassos and Gullivers.

Gay and lesbianism is a widely accepted lifestyle in Thailand. And if you have an issue with that sort of living then you might have a hard time in the red light districts of Bangkok and Pattaya. Die hard homophobes will certainly have a hard time in all of the bars where ladyboys are frequently employed as waitresses and mamasans.

The Bars

Ladyboy inside Nana Plaza

When I first started making my rounds through Bangkok's red light districts a decade ago there were not a lot of exclusive ladyboy go go bars. And there were not a lot of them working on the streets either like you see today.

And today a few of the top earning bars in my opinion are the ones employing ladyboys. So where do you go to find ladyboy go go bars? There are 3 go go bar hot spots in Bangkok. Nana Plaza, Patpong and Soi Cowboy. And just to let you know the bar fines ladyboy bars are the same as genuine girlie bars, 500THB-600THB.

The price for sex however can be slightly higher in ladyboy bars,  1500THB to 2500THB short time; 3500THB and more for long time. Price is all negotiable of course.

Nana Plaza has 5 all ladyboy go go bars. Cascade, Obsessions and Casanova are the names of the best bars to go for to find post-ops and pre-ops. And I've been to all three of them with my friends and their ladyboy girlfriends. There's one thing that ladyboy sex workers in bars are infamous for and it's their tenacity and persistence. If it were not for my friends I might've had a hard time fending them off. That said, I still had an enjoyable time

In the Patpong red light district right on Patpong soi 1 head to King's Castle 3, an all ladyboy go go bar. King's Castle 1 and 2 has a mix of genuine bar girls and mostly post-ops.

Soi Cowboy has one transsexual bar serving customers name Cockatoo but I haven't had a chance to visit there as of yet.

For beer bars, the only place that I know of with an all ladyboy lineup is called Guess Bar. You can find it back in Nana between Sukhumvit soi 2 and 4, just right across from the Rajah Hotel. They charge a 500THB bar fine

Street Hookers

Ladyboy on Khao San Road

You can find a lot of ladyboy prostitutes on the lower numbered sois of Sukhumvit road. Particularly from soi 4 to soi 7. Most of the better looking ones are standing right outside of Nana Entertainment Plaza. If you like tall ladyboys with big fake tits that's where you want to go. Here is a map of where Thai hookers can be picked up in Nana red light district.

And sometimes I see a few between Suk soi 3 and soi 5 too so you might want to head over there for a look see. Then down to Suk soi 5 right by the Arab quarter there are a handful just sitting around or standing around in a group.

Now obviously there's no need to pay bar fines for street hookers. And ladyboys working the streets charge about the same as the genuine girls, a minimum of 1500THB for short time.

From what I see, a lot of the ladyboys working the streets of Sukhumvit are older. Some look without a doubt like a man but with long hair, a skirt and makeup.

One thing you really have to be careful while you're in the company of a ladyboy are your personal property. There are legitmate reports of men being robbed by light fingered trannies in their rooms. Which is one of the reasons why it's important to stay at a hotel with a guest friendly policy where hotel security or reception collects their Thai I.D. cards.

And there are Thai men pretending to be ladyboys just to get access to a customers room for the sole purpose of robbing them of all of their most important valuables. So do be extra careful with ladyboy prostitutes you meet on the sois. Hotels are aware of an increased possibility criminal mischief when their guests invite ladyboys to a room. So most mid to upper priced ranged hotels will usually put a special emphasis on the safety of their guests accompanied by one.

Escort Services

An Escort Website

I'm not a big fan of escort services. Mainly because I like to go out and meet ladies on the spot because they are so readily available in beer bars, massage parlors and of course go go bars.

Since the ladyboy niche is not as big, going through an online escort opens a wider door of options. Ladyboy For You is one escort agency I've been hearing a lot of good things through my friends who've used their services.

I've checked out their website and it seems to have what most guys looking for ladyboys want. Their services are not cheap. Most escorts services aren't. But that's because you might not find the same quality ladyboys as easily elsewhere.

A Nice Little Discount for Bangkok Amora Neoluxe Hotel

Superior room at the Amora on Sukhumvit Soi 31

Here is a quick post! There is a 50% off discount for a superior room at the Amora Neoluxe Suites on Sukhumvit Soi 31. Breakfast and taxes is included. The breakfast is a simple set menu along with a small buffet of fruits, breads and cereal.

Just a few months ago their superior rooms cost 1800THB. Now it's down to 1650THB and the rates are offered through Agoda.com. So you save your self $5 bucks. And that's a real bargain considering 1800THB was low already for a hotel that is rated 4 stars.

You can check out my full review of the hotel here where you'll find a map of the Amora Neoluxe's location and its guest friendly confirmation sent to me by the hotel's reservation office as well.

Amari Don Muang, Don Muang Airport

Now that the 'old' Don Muang airport gets a new life lease with plenty of low costs carriers moving in again, the hotels in the neighborhood will also be delighted to get some more business again.

Especially the Amari Don Muang will be happy with a boost since it's the only hotel that I know of that has a direct connection by means of an overhead pass to the airport. How convenient can it become! The airport just a short walk away.

Dining is available and so is a golf course with holes between the runways! 

Besides this almost unbeatable plus of an overhead pass, the hotel has momentarily some excellent offers available (October 2012), so go ahead and pamper yourself in an Amari room for a really good price! They only have 423 rooms, so you should be able to book a room yo your liking!

Booking by Agoda

Booking by Hotels Combined

Superior room

Executive room

Suite

Reception

Swimming pool

Pattaya Nova Platinum Hotel Review

Nova Platinum Hotel

The Nova Platinum Hotel is located near the tail end of Walking Street in South Pattaya. And a 10 minute is all it takes to reach some of my favorite go go bars in Pattaya such as Baccara, Peppermint and Dollhouse. And Rolling Stone Bar is a great place to pick up Thai freelancers and have a beer to take in the red light district scene.

I also have to add that their are quite a lot of places to get massages with happy endings near the Nova too so the area around the hotel is certainly not boring. Though if you're looking for even more Thai hookers you can always take a Baht bus to Beach Road where you find plenty of beach girls at night.

The Nova was built back in 2007 and consist of several buildings. A newer building is currently being put up and should be completed soon. Some building's room conditions are in better condition then others because the hotel is very popular which means many guests have worn the rooms down through use.

But every time that I stay there I find that the hotel's staff are very professional and friendly. So if you get a room that you're not satisfied with just ask for another one. I've stayed there about 6 times so far and I had to ask for a room change once because the bathroom had a strong sewage smell. I called the reception and made a polite complaint and they sent someone up to take me to a new room that I was satisfied with.

The hotel property is big and has a good secluded resort like feel. It was great lounging around the pool and there are plenty of places to just relax and waste the day away until Pattaya's red light district comes alive. And the fitness center has a lot of decent equipment too for a good work out.

Superior room at Nova Platinum Hotel

I always choose a superior room, which are the cheapest. It's 24 square meters big and comes with everything I need for an enjoyable stay, including free Wi-Fi internet connection. It was kind of slow though. Deluxe rooms cost a few hundred Baht more and the same size as a superior room. Only difference is you get a view of the garden or pool.

The hotel is a mid-ranged budget hotel with a 3 star rating. And a superior room cost about 1600THB ($53USD) a night with taxes included. In Pattaya that might be considered pricey. To me, the price is just about right because the Nova Platinum is in an excellent location with clean modern rooms and most importantly no joiner fees charged.

For reference here's an email from the hotel regarding their girl friendly policy:

Dear, Mr. Hunt

Greeting from Nova Platinum Hotel!!!!

Thank you for interesting our hotel. We are please to inform you that we are not charge for your guest when they come to your room. We need only Id card or Passport for guarantee at front desk.

Should you have any question please feel free to contact us. Best Regards Sirinapa Patipenung Reservations

Reservations Center

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This Week's Best Bar Girl Friendly Bangkok Hotel Specials

This week there are 7 hotels I recommend that are guest friendly in Bangkok. The first 4 are right between Nana and Soi Cowboy, so right in Sukhumvit district. Most of the best deals I found for this week are for high end hotels.

For example the 5 star JW Marriott on Sukhumvit soi 2 currently has a 20% discount. I made a review on the JW on my last post here and saw an uptick on bookings. I really had no idea it was such a popular hotel because all this time I've been recommending Thai run hotels which are not as expensive even though the quality of Thai operated hotels are very good. I wouldn't be surprised that if it might had something to do with the fact that the JW Marriott has no problems with guests bringing 2 ladies to their rooms at the same time...

There are 2 hotels I recommend in the Huay Kwang district and close to a lot of soapy massage parlors. If you're not familiar with Huay Kwang it's a good place to stay in Bangkok. It's not crowded and packed like most places in Sukhumvit. And there are MRT subway stations in Huay Kwang and near the hotels I recommend so there's no problem at all if you want to get to Soi Cowboy, Nana and even Patpong red light district quickly.

Finally 1 hotel I recommend is closer to Patpong and because there's such a big discount it deserves a worthy mention.

Hotel Deals in Sukhumvit District

Deluxe room at JW Marriott

JW Marriott Bangkok as I mentioned before has a 20% discount. Nana Plaza's go go bars are not far off, less than a 3 minute walk.

Lots of hookers on soi 4 so there's plenty of nightlife options to keep you busy.

With the discount and taxes included the cost for a deluxe room is about 5500THB ($179USD). And that's a really good price for a 5 star Western affiliated hotel chain. Not exactly sure when this special is over.

Standard room at City Lodge 9

City Lodge 9 is centered between Nana and Soi Cowboy on Sukhumvit soi 9. The hotel is in decent shape but it's managed by a top hotel chain called the Amari Group.

But I know a lot of guys who like to stay there because the location is so good. You're never too far off from a oil massage parlor or a place to get a beer and pick up Thai hookers. And the Nana BTS station is just a short distance away.

Right now a 24 square meter standard room including breakfast cost 1100THB ($36USD) with taxes. This discount is valid until October, 31 2012.

The Manhattan Hotel on Sukuhumvit soi 15 is also in a good location too. It's closer to Soi Cowboy and a there are Thai prostitutes lingering right on Sukhumvit road. But one of the best pick up joints is around the corner in the basement bar of the Ruamchitt Hotel called Thermae.

This is a decent hotel but since it is a very popular budget hotel in the area it has seen a lot of wear and tear. But it is a big property and properly maintained and the location is what really draws guests.

Right now there is a discount for a standard room and cost about 1450THB ($48USD) with taxes. This special ends on October, 31 2012.

For guys who stay in Bangkok weeks at a time here's a very good special I recommend for President Park Hotel on Sukhumvit soi 24.

There's a stay 7 nights get 30% off per night discount. Anyone familiar with the President Park knows that is a fantastic deal because it's a 4 star hotel.

The rate applies to a standard room which is 36 square meters. And the hotel has a nice swimming pool and a decent fitness center. So with the discounts a room comes out to about 1800THB ($59USD) per night which also includes breakfast.

This deal will last quite awhile so need to rush a reservation.

Hotel Discounts near Huay Kwang Soapy Massage Parlors

The Emeral Hotel in Huay Kwang

The Emerald Hotel is a big 4 star property sitting near a cluster of soapy massage parlors. Emmanuelles, Nataree and Caesars just to name a handful are really close to the Emerald.

The Huay Kwang MRT subway station is a 5 minute walk past the mentioned soapie parlors so you can get to Sukhumvit quickly in about 15 minutes.

With a 20% discount and taxes you can stay in a superior room for about 1900THB ($62USD)

Other than the soapies near the hotel there really isn't much else. Though I have seen quite a few prostitutes standing outside the massage establishments.

Hip Hotel - Highly Recommended!

A little further down from the Emerald is the Hip Hotel. I've made review here just a short while ago and it's still by far one of the best budget hotels in Huay Kwang.

And with the current special rate going on for the hotel I highly recommend staying there because it's such a good value.

For 1500THB ($50USD) you get a 35 square meter room called the Cool Studio with taxes and breakfast included. Though there is no pool or gym and Wi-Fi is not free which really sucks. But either way, if you want a very clean and affordable hotel near soapy massages then the Hip Hotel is tops in my book.

An Excellent Hotel with Big Discounts near Patpong Red Light District

Bedroom at Lebua's Superior Suite

A hotel featured in the movie Hangover 2 called the Lebua at State Tower has a big 50% off discount with breakfast included.

Now I've always recommend staying in a hotel near Nana or Soi Cowboy. But ever so often there are deals for hotels in Bangkok with a guest friendly reputation too good to pass up.

The Lebua is about a 20 minute walk to Patpong's go go bars. I would just take a taxi to Patpong or even to Soi Cowboy and Nana. Wouldn't cost a lot of money especially if you can afford to stay at this hotel.

Right now the 50% off discount applies to their 66 square meter Superior Suite room types which cost about 4500THB ($147USD) per night with taxes and breakfast included. And the Lebua is a 5 star hotel which is why those rates are such a steal. The only catch is this deal is over at the end of this month.

JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok Review

Located on corner of Sukhumvit soi 2

JW Marriott Bangkok is a popular 5 star bar girl friendly hotel on Sukhumvit road. It's located on soi 2 so it's right around the corner from Nana Entertainment Plaza and plenty of Thai hookers on soi 4.

When you approach Thai bar girls and freelancers I would refrain from telling them that you're a guest at the JW Marriott. Why? Because in Bangkok, a room at the JW is 'paeng mak' or not cheap by Thai standards. And the ladies know that.

Working girls know that Marriotts are an upscale hotel name with upscale rates. So you can bet your house they'll ask for a lot of money for both short time and long time rates.

What they don't know is that Marriott hotels in Thailand are a real bargain compared to other Marriott properties outside of most parts of Southeast Asia.

For example the JW Marriott Bangkok's deluxe rooms cost a little over 6000THB ($200USD).  A deluxe room at a similar property in NYC cost double. And believe me, the quality of the rooms at the JW in Sukhumvit is in better condition.

Even though I believe it's not necessary to spend so much money to get a nice hotel room in Thailand I can understand that for a lot of travelers, 6000THB to lap in the luxury of a 5 star hotel is doable.
 
Though you can get comparable class and services by staying at a 4 star guest friendly hotels in the same area. Prime examples are the Phachara Suites on soi 6 or Majestic Grande which is also on soi 2.

 
Most people I know who stay at Marriotts are guys who simply prefer an American operated hotel. As good as the hotel is, in my opinion you can get similar quality without spending that much cash. That said it's not a bad hotel and a deluxe room is 33 sq. m. so the room size is quite good especially since the JW allows you to invite up to 2 ladies for an overnight romp. That's right, as a guest of the JW Marriott Bangkok there are no joiner fee even if you wish to invite 2 Thai girls to a room. There are reports of guys bringing back 3 girls and yet again, no fee.

Though keep in mind the hotel has strict security so there are metal detectors by the hotel's entrances. So it might be a sight to see a guy with a few heavily tattooed bar girls parading through the metal detectors.

As of writing a deluxe room at the JW cost around 5500THB ($179USD) with taxes and a special early bird rate included. For that price you can of course expect a nice pool and fitness center to use. The in room amenities are tops but most importantly internet access is free through Wi-Fi connection.

Deluxe rooms at JW Marriott are 33 square meters

If you're always in the mood for great steaks like I am which is a bit hard to find in Bangkok then head to the hotels New York Steakhouse. Yeah, it's pricey but a nice treat when your inner carnivore is screaming like a ladyboy in heat. And their Bangkok Baking Company is not too shabby too for sweet treats and carbs.

The JW Marriott is a great hotel with a bar girl friendly policy in a prime location for enjoying Nana red light district. Nana Plaza is less than a 3 minute walk and Soi Cowboy is about a 15 minute walk east on Sukhumvit road. Annies Soapy Massage is around the corner and of course Nana is basically the grand central of street hooker activity in Bangkok.

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One Night in Bangkok? Here's What to Do

I know guys have a hard time figuring out where to go and what to do in Bangkok's red light districts if they only have one night. Especially today when there is simply so much information. And your mind is buzzing around with questions like, "Which massage parlor should I visit?", "Oil massage or soapy?" and "Soi Cowboy, Nana or Patpong go go bars?".

First off you have to be reasonable with the amount of time you have on hand. Say for example you've arrived at your hotel room in Bangkok at around 2pm and won't have to had back to the airport until after 6am. In that case you've got plenty of time in your schedule for go go bar action, a massage with happy ending or a fling with a Thai freelance prostitute.

However if all you've got is just 5 hours in Bangkok then your options have just decreased. Though you're not completely shit out of luck. But hold that thought, I'll get back to how you can get laid in Bangkok with so few hours.

Pick a Hotel near Soi Cowboy or Nana Red Light District

To cut down on travel time from go go bar to massage parlor or beer bar to clubs with Thai hookers I recommend staying at a hotel on Sukhumvit road from Soi 4 to Soi 23. Preferably one that is guest friendly of course.

Because walking from Nana Plaza's go go bars to Soi Cowboy's go go bars requires about a 15 minute walk from one to the other on Sukhumvit road.

Also the Sukhumvit MRT subway stations are near Soi Cowboy which you can connect to the Makkasan Airport train station. It's the quickest and cheapest ride to the airport. 30 minutes and you're at the airport.

But the aiport trains start service around 6am and end about 12am. So keep that in mind while you're planning your trip and wondering whether to take a taxi or airport train.

Taxis are still cheap and quick if the driver takes the highway route. The taxi fare cost about 350THB including highway tolls.

There's no point in staying at airport hotel when you have one full night to fulfill your porn star desires.

You can sort of squeeze in Patpong red light district as well but if you've only have a single night in Bangkok I suggest just to visit Nana Entertainment Plaza and Soi Cowboy. Because Nana and Cowboy both have everything you need and could find in Patpong but with more ranges of adult entertainment venues.

Getting Laid During the Daytime

Bangkok's adult entertainment venues open around 12pm and I'm referring to massage parlors that provide sexual reliefs, blow job bars and the odd bar on Sukhumvit where Thai hookers camp out.

So there's plenty of daytime action. But most naughty boy establishments do not get into full gear until 6pm.

Which means that BJ Bar or oil massage parlor you planned to visit at 1pm will most likely not have a lot of choices of ladies to pick from.

That said, you may find an attractive looking Thai prostitute waiting for customers on the street corners of Soi Nana where a lot of hookers take up space even during the daytime.

Just take a look around the Nana Hotel's parking area in the afternoon time on Nana Soi 4. Or just walk a little further down Soi 4.

The Best Action is Night Time Action

Beginning at 7pm you can find a lot more prostitutes on Sukhumvit road from Soi 3 through Soi 15. Or head into a bar like Gulliver's Tavern on Soi 7 of the beer garden on Soi 7/1. Plenty of Thai hookers stake their grounds their. Depending on Thai hookers look and age the price for short time is at least 1500THB and they won't go for less than that.

Soi Cowboy and Nana Plaza go go bars are still sort of quiet around 7pm so the best times to show up to find the most girls on stage is at 9pm.

If you have the libido and endurance here's what I suggest. You can look for a hooker during the afternoon and head back to your hotel to do the deed. Or you can take a visit to any of the BJ Bars on Sukhumvit road. I recommend visiting Lolitas on Sukhumvit road Soi 8.

After a little rest back at your hotel room you can scope out the beer bars on Nana Soi 4. They are great places to sit, chat with girls and have eyes on the sidewalks as streetwalkers start showing up.

Check Out a Soapy Massage (If you have the time and energy)

There are two places you can go. First one is right next to Nana Entertainment Plaza called Annies Massage. The other is called Darlings Massage (no website) on Sukumvit Soi 12. Both are not a far walk from one to the other, just less than a 15 minute walk.

There are more soapy massage parlors though they are located on a strip called Ratchadipesek (Ratchada) road and they are easily reached by taking the MRT subway train.

If you have at least 5 hours in Bangkok and want to get laid then head to an area called Huay Kwang for soapy massage parlors. You usually get about 60 minutes or 90 minutes with soapy girls.

Which means you have plenty of time to get back to a go go bar either in Nana Plaza or Soi Cowboy which close at 1am.

Huay Kwang is not far from the Sukhumvit by MRT train. There is an MRT station right next to Soi Cowboy. You want to take the train to Huay Kwang station which is only 4 stations away, about a 10 minute ride is all it takes.

To End the Night - Head for a Go Go Bar

Nana and Soi Cowboy's popular go go bars are busiest from 8pm to 12:30am. I have 5 favorite go go bars that I love to visit and they are mostly packed with customers during those hours.

And if you're a big fan of ladyboys be sure to check out Nana Entertainment Plaza (NEP). You'll definitely find what you're looking for there.

I prefer visiting NEP's go go bars over Soi Cowboy. This is not to say that I don't like Cowboy. It has a great atmosphere with some of the best go go bars that I always visit.

I like NEP better out of convenience. NEP is on Sukhumvit Soi 4 which means you have the luxury of finding a Thai street hooker in case you don't find anyone you like at a go go bar.

And when the freelance bars in the area close around 1am the sois throughout NEP are flushed with even more prostitutes.

And if you still have plenty of energy and juice you can check out Club Climax in the basement of the Ambassador Hotel. It's a well known after hours club in Bangkok with a ton of freelancers. The Ambassador is good place to stay too because it's guest friendly and located on Sukhumvit Soi 11 so it's not far from either Soi Cowboy or Nana.

So those are your options if you've only have one night to party in Bangkok. Are there more things to do? Of course there are. For me I wouldn't want to waste too much time wandering around Bangkok for action. I would go to a place where everything that I could possibly want and need in one convenient location. And wouldn't want to waste time running around Bangkok on a one nighter. This is especially true if it's your first visit to Bangkok.

So as I mentioned earlier, be realistic with your time and what you can (physically) do. If there's something you missed you can always go back and have the best night of your life in Thailand again!